by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Administration
Awhile back we shone a light on the remarkable school administrator with our posts on the Art of Administration. We discussed learning philosophies, what makes great schools, school culture, and professional development. Keeping with that tradition, we’re happy... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Project Based Learning
Every teacher has a dream of encouraging lifelong learning in all their learners. They will not rest until their students shine. When you think of it, this seems like such a tall order but it really isn’t. It happens by osmosis when you demonstrate you are as... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Leadership
School leaders are more than just authority figures. They are also moral figures. Great men and women of authority have always taught valuable moral lessons through belief and action. These are people of few words, and the words they speak lend strength to those... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Student Engagement
What does it mean for students to adopt a lifelong learning mindset, and how can we help them do it? In essence, when we talk about lifelong learning, we must think about the cultivating of habits as opposed to just the achieving of goals. The lifelong learning... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Essential Questions
As our students begin to get ready for life outside of school, they will have questions—lots and lots of them. The biggest and perhaps most awe-inspiring one of all will simply be What Now? In truth, they can find out by quizzing themselves critically and thoughtfully... 
by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Administration
It’s about that time of year. Parents are looking for schools for their children. Either they’ll end up at the nearest local public school within their zone, or they’ll go searching for a private school that suits their desires. They want the best for their kids. They... by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Leadership, Teaching, Technology
via HechingerEd It’s hard to argue against having better and more technology in schools. An increasingly high-tech world where students communicate largely on digital devices means educators can easily be left behind. A harsh lesson emerged in Los Angeles last... by Andrew Churches | Collaboration Fluency, Creativity Fluency, Global Digital Citizen, Information Fluency, Leadership, Media Fluency, Solution Fluency
via Youtern For every open position, there are hundreds of applicants from those who – from a technical point of view – could do the job. What sets candidates apart now goes past your technical skills, however. What counts now is the soft skills the recruiter... by Lee Watanabe Crockett | Collaboration Fluency, Leadership, Teaching
via Edudemic Many schools only have basic requirements for hiring a teacher. Generally, they are expected to have their teaching certificate, a degree, and pass a background check. This may, indeed, qualify a person to become a teacher, but not necessarily the most... 
